The LCFF represents a significant shift in the way schools are funded and how they spend their dollars. In the past, districts could develop a budget independently from any plan that is tied to student achievement. Beginning in 2014, the budget must be developed in alignment with the district’s plan to improve student achievement, particularly for English learners, foster youth, and low income students and it must be done with broad stakeholder input.

February 4 Initial LCAP Stakeholder MeetingTo align the State’s 8 priorities with the Board’s 5 goals and to gather input on community’s desired student outcomes

February 26 Student ForumTo provide student voice to the plan

February 27 LCAP DLCT met to refine student outcomesTo find and articulate common themes and align with LEAP

March 17 Stakeholder LCAP MeetingTo identify actions and services that support desired student outcomes

March 31 LCAP DLCT prioritizes services & actions Determine whether they clearly supported student outcomes; aligned with 8 priorities and 5 Board goals;could be supported by data or evidence; and was viable in terms of resources

April 15 DAC/DELAC Presentation & Input

April 29 Final Stakeholder Meeting

8 State Priorities 5 Board Goals

Basic Conditions Student AchievementImplementation of StandardsParental Involvement Fiscal HealthPupil AchievementPupil Engagement Communication & School Climate TransparencyPupil OutcomesCourse Access Quality Staff

Safety & Wellness

What Student Outcomes does the Evergreen community want for all

students and how will we get there?

Development of Technology Proficiency (based on digital competencies)Professional Development on PBL, CCSS, Technology, & Digital CitizenshipDevelopment of district and site plans for equitable acquisition of technological devicesIncreased stakeholder input in budget processFormation of a grant exploration and/or other funding committeeIncreased family communication (webinars, Twitter, Schoolloop, Parent Portal, and virtual meetings)Visibility of adults on campusesDevelopment of consistent protocols for school visitorsTraining programs for students, staff, noon supervisors, substitutes to create warm and welcoming campusesMental health resources for studentsIntervention programs and resources to strengthen social skills, develop assets, build conflict-resolution skillsEnrichment programs for students

Students will increase their ability to use technology seamlessly as a tool for learning

Students will read, write, apply, and articulate an understanding across content areas

Students will use the 4 C’s towards achieving grade level learning on the continuum of college and career readiness

Students will demonstrate a mastery of literacy and mathematical foundational skills and apply them to real world scenarios

Students will show an ownership of their learning, their communities, and themselves

Develop tool to monitor student proficiency and continue to provide supports for digital citizenship and collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity, career pathways, and partnerships

Equitable access of technology for all schools

Hands-on/Project Based Learning Implementation

Portion of funding allocated directly to schools based on unduplicated student population

Provide comprehensive professional development on Common Core State Standards

Common Core implementation with differentiated instruction

Students will become college and career ready through programs, resources, and facilities brought about by a fair, equitable, transparent district budget

Parents, teachers, staff, and community will be given the opportunity to receive budget information in multiple venues and be given the opportunity to share their perspectives and input

Identify supplemental funding sources and write grants to provide students with access to additional programs and resources

Maintain facilities that are in good repair

Parents will increasingly understand academic expectations to support student success

To connect student learning to real world experiences, students will be exposed to community service learning opportunities and career pathways

Additional support in academic expectations for students through increased parent/school communications and programs

Students will be exposed to and involved in real world experiences

As a result of attracting and retaining high quality staff, students will feel valued, engaged, and successful within the classroom and school community

Provide high quality instruction and learning opportunities to prepare every student to graduate ready for college or career

Provide collaborative instructional planning time to develop high quality lessons and learning experiences for students

Students are safe at school

Students travel safely to and from school

Students are resilient and able to adapt to changes

Students feel welcomed, respected, and valued

Students are well nourished and healthy both physically and mentally

Students, parents, staff, and the community collaborate to support the emotional and social well-being of students to increase their connectedness to school

Provide training programs for students, staff, noon supervisors, substitutes, volunteers, parents, and other adults on campus to help create an environment where students feel safe, welcomed, respected, and valued

Continue transportation services for high needs areas and work collaboratively with City on additional crossing guards

Provide interventions, programs, and resources to support students socially and emotionally

Provide opportunities for after school sports and enrichment programs

Provide more fresh food options in school meal programs

Provide more opportunities for physical fitness

Total Budget$96.4 Million

$80.7 Million Base Funding

$5.5 Million Supplemental

$10.2 Million Restricted/Local

District spending target for English Learners, Foster Youth, and Low Income students is $8 Million when LCFF is fully implemented in 2020-2021. Each year the District must make proportional spending increases to close the gap between current spending and the spending target.

2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017

$5.5 Million $6.3 Million $6.7 Million

In 2013-2014 the District spent $4.5 Million on actions and services for these students. The District must increase spending on services and actions by $1 million in 2014-2015.

Evergreen School District serves *3,094 English learners in all 18 schools. The District routinely reclassifies 20% each year.

There is a need to continue reclassifying at least 20% each year.There is a need to reduce the number of Long Term English Learners (LTELs)

Services and Actions that have been identified to help us reach our goals include:

Instructional coaches at each schoolEnglish Learner teachers and instructional aids at high needs schoolsProfessional development for administrators, teachers & instructional aidesFormative Assessment System and Intervention ProgramsExpanded translation servicesIncorporation of integrated and designated ELD standards into CCSS UnitsIncrease EL parent education opportunities

*Per 2014 CalPads Report

Evergreen School District serves 26 foster youth in 11 schools.

There is a need to systematically identify and provide outreach to these students and their caregivers.

Services and Actions that have been identified to help us reach our goals include:

Develop a protocol for identification and early assessment of foster youth

Set aside resources at the district level to support the unique needs of foster youth (transportation, counseling, supplies)Develop materials to inform foster youth and their guardians about available support services

Evergreen School District serves 4,167 low income students in all 18 schools. Some schools have higher concentrations of low-income students who are also English learners.

There is a need to ensure that low income students at all sites are able to reach the same high levels of academic achievement as non low income students.

Services and Actions that have been identified to help us reach our goals include:

Intervention ProgramsPortion of supplemental funding provided directly to schoolsIncreased Parent/School Communication and OutreachTransportationExpanded Breakfast Programs

Intervention ProgramsFront Load for SuccessInstructional CoachesProfessional DevelopmentELD Instructional AidesELD TeachersTransportation (Meadowfair/Lanai)Katherine Smith STEM TeacherBulldog Tech Direct Support to Schools

Total 2013-2014 Budget $4.59 Million

Support 5th Grade Science Camp for high needs studentsProfessional Development for Classified Staff(digital competency/citizenship)Foster Youth OutreachCCSS Unit Development (w/ELD alignment)Expanded Breakfast ProgramsAssistant Principals @ K. Smith & Whaley (shift of expense from Parcel Tax to General Fund)Translation Services (written and oral)Implementation of Formative Assessment SystemExpansion of Informational Text ResourcesExpanded Direct Support to SchoolsIncreased parent education opportunities

Total 2014-2015 Budget Addition $ 1 million

While Supplemental fund spending is directed toward supplemental student groups, all students will benefit from some of the expenditures.

For example, Accelerated Reader expansion, formative assessment system, informational texts, etc.

Project Cornerstone at all sitesYWCA CAPP Program at all sitesIncreased allocation of dollars to support school enrichment activities at all sitesAllocation of a portion of supplemental funds directly to all sites Professional development to support CCSS, Deeper Learning, and Digital CitizenshipAdditional staff to support increased technologySupport for 5th grade Science Camp program for high needs studentsExpansion of informational text resources to support EL students at all sitesFoster Youth Support FundExpansion of Accelerated ReaderImplementation of a formative assessment system to support EL students at all sitesDevelopment of CCSS units with EL alignment for all sitesIncreased translation services for all sitesContinued transportation for students in high needs areasContinued support for Bulldog Tech and Katherine Smith staffing and New Tech RelationshipContinued Assistant Principal support at Katherine Smith and O.B. WhaleyMarriage and Family Therapist intern program at all sitesParent education and outreach

This LCAP was developed with the support of WestEd and the dedication of the following Evergreen School District stakeholders:

Tina Choy Mercedes SerranoJulie Clark Kathy ShepardLoan Dinh Sandy SilvaDolores Garcia Lisa SoaresGracie Garcia-Ramos Mark StolanRosemary Gellman Lucia VelezGinny Gomez Brian WheatleyKathy Gomez Denise WilliamsCarole MacLean Jim ZitoJennifer MeagherTiffanie NguyenGina OrnellasKatie Orsburn

The Board has provided District staff with direction in the form of the strategic plan. This LCAP has been developed to comply with both the State’s eight priorities and the Board’s strategic plan goals.

Our community of parents, staff, and students have provided input that is reflected in the services and actions that are incorporated into this plan. Next steps include a public hearing on June 4 and adoption of the LCAP and District Budget on June 12.

2007-2008 is recognized as the “high” point in California school district budgets

In 2007-2008, Evergreen’s total revenue was $98,162,094*Total expenses were $97,401,752

In 2013-2014 Evergreen’s total revenue was $96,138,625Total expenses were $99,781,204

In 2014-2015, Evergreen’s total revenue is projected to be $96,431,020Total expenses are projected to be $102,072,974

We are still not restored to 2007-2008 funding levels

•Note, Evergreen’s 2008-2009 total revenue exceeded 2007-2008 total revenue by $3.4 million because of federal ARRA support

Revenue & Expenses 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014

Total Revenue $98,162,094 $101,584,788 $96,569,161 $92,889,665 $94,303,833 $91,135,796 $96,138,626

Certificated Salaries $54,487,122 $55,131,281 $55,133,243 $52,495,269 $52,822,284 $53,218,846 $54,857,286

Classified Salaries $10,023,210 $9,832,329 $9,978,558 $9,131,542 $9,011,189 $8,828,896 $9,228,744

Benefits $20,220,402 $21,879,845 $22,805,209 $21,899,771 $23,347,113 $23,475,316 $23,722,630

Books & Supplies $4,892,458 $3,420,175 $4,368,894 $2,423,882 $3,168,657 $3,491,183 $4,443,180

Operations $6,062,450 $5,618,584 $5,229,419 $5,649,966 $5,700,347 $6,574,501 $7,190,107

Facilities $124,506 $78,080 $24,756 $41,056 $49,633 $102,679 $57,248

Financing $1,591,604 $250,592 $309,213 $29,578 $124,362 $349,468 $282,010

Total Expenses $97,401,752 $96,210,886 $97,849,292 $91,671,064 $94,223,585 $96,040,889 $99,781,205

Deficit/Surplus $760,342 $5,373,902 -$1,280,131 $1,218,601 $80,248 -$4,905,093 -$3,642,579

State flexibility in categorical programs has helped

One time federal dollars have helped

Programs (and the positions that support them) have been reduced or eliminated

Budget reserves have helped

The parcel tax has annually contributed $1.3 million to K-3 CSR

Collaboration with bargaining units to contain health care increases

2013-2014 Revenue $96,138,625 2014-2015 Revenue $ 96,431,020

2013-2014 Expenditures $99,781,204 2014-2015 Expenditures $102,072,974

Additional revenue in 2014-2015 $ 0.29 million• LCFF revenue increase $5.9 million• Loss of one time Common Core revenue $2.7 million• Loss of Parcel Tax revenue $ 2.2 million

Additional expenses in 2014-2015 $2.29 million• Personnel costs $1.47 million• Benefits $1.25 million

• Health cost increase $0.78 million• Reduce Books & Supplies by $0.5 million

Additional services will be provided with general, unrestricted funds. They will be set aside, off the top, from our total unrestricted revenue. Pressure will increase on all other areas of the District budget.

ELD Specific Services & Actions $1,335,000

TranslationsELD Teachers - Middle SchoolELD Teachers - Resource TeachersInstructional AidesInformation Text Resources

Low Income Specific Services & Actions $1,756,000

Science CampSTEM/21st Century School Staffing (BDT & K. Smith)Frontload for SuccessAP Support @ K. Smith & WhaleyExpanded Breakfast ProgramFormative Assessment SystemTransportationParent Engagement

Foster Youth Specific Services & Actions $10,000

Outreach Materials

Foster Youth Fund

All Supplemental Students Services & Actions $2,452,000

Instructional Coaches

New Tech Network Contracts

Travel & Conference

CCSS Unit Development

Instructional Aides Training

PBL 101 Training

Summer Institute

DELCCo/DLT

AVIDStaff Development (Common Core)District Support

7090-1590 Non-Personnel items $2,634,9197090-1591 Personnel $2,896,6937090-1593 ELD Testing $ 21,490

The 2014-2015 budget assumes Department of Finance revenue projections and the following expense assumptions:

Proportionality Requirement metDeclining enrollmentAll groups with 3% salary increase beginning 2013-2014 & cost sharing of health care increases beyond 2012-2013Addition of 2.25 FTE Information Services positions (to support district and site technology needs required for CAASPP)Addition of 1 FTE Human Resources position (to support ACA)No transfer of GASB 45 fundsLibrary Services at 5 days for 2014-2015 onlyAssistant Principal support status quoTransportation status quoH&W increases at 5.14% in future yearsNo parcel tax revenue in 2014-2015 and beyondParcel Tax programs status quo in 2014-2015

Yes, the 2014-2015 multiple year budget reflects deficit spending in each of the three years.

The passage of Measure H will provide budget relief and allow us to file a positive budget certification. Remember, $1.3 million of Measure T funds supports the K-3 CSR program. Measure H will also allow us to support small class sizes.

Transfer of GASB 45 funds would provide temporary budget relief.

Additional funding from the State will help. There is talk of an additional round of Common Core implementation funds. The State Superintendent of Public Instruction has also called for universal technology support for schools.

May Revise expected to be released May 9.

Short Term

The district still faces a number of challenges that make balancing its budget in the short term difficult. Declining enrollment (down 213 in 2013-2014), escalating pension (out of our control) and healthcare costs, and special education costs are the largest contributors to our structural deficit. In the short term, the District will need to continue to manage its deficit on a year to year basis. The reserve will help but is quickly being drawn down.

Long Term

For the long-term, the slowing rate of health care cost increases will begin to have a positive impact on our deficit. The Superintendent recommends the formation of a Budget Advisory Committee, which will provide input in the development of the budget and which will help with communication. Finally the LCAP calls for the formation of a committee to explore opportunities for grants and other supplemental funding sources.

Next steps…

Governor’s May Revise released May 9

Measure H decision on June 3

Public Hearing on LCAP and Budget on June 4

Board approval of LCAP/LEAP and adoption of Budget on June 12